Oakland, CA vs Rolling Meadows, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 42). Rolling Meadows leads in cost of living index (111 vs 155). Rolling Meadows leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 433,823 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 42 |
| Crime Level | High | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.0 |
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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